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Maria Vânia Silva Nunes holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Neurosciences), a master's degree in Neuroscience from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the same University. She is a specialist in Neuropsychology and Psychogerontology accredited by the Portuguese Psychologists Association. As an associate professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing of the Portuguese Catholic University, she coordinated the Master's program in Neuropsychology for several years and is currently one of the coordinators of the Master's program in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences. Over the years, she has been responsible for various disciplines related to Neuropsychology and Neuroscience, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, has submitted different educational projects, participated in research projects, supervised academic research, and developed research projects in the following areas: Aging and dementias; Cognitive Reserve and Dementia Prevention; Stimulation in Dementia and Rehabilitation of Acquired Brain Injury. For several years, she was the national coordinator for the Elderly and Dependent area of the Portuguese Red Cross. She has supervised dozens of master's dissertations and has supervised three completed doctoral theses. She has numerous published works, as well as book chapters and educational material.
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RECLAIM: The Effects of Leisure Activities on the Wellbeing and Mental Health of Older People Left Behind.
d'Araújo, M. A. (PI), Nunes, M. V. S. (PI), Martins, H. (Researcher), Ubach Trindade, R. (Researcher), Ilgaz, A. (Researcher), Garunja, E. (Researcher) & Li, Y. (Researcher)
1/08/25 → 1/08/28
Project: Research
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FLORESCER: Ageing from a Developmental Perspective
d'Araújo, M. A. (PI), Nunes, M. V. S. (PI), Ubach Trindade, R. (Researcher) & Freire, T. (Researcher)
1/03/25 → 1/08/28
Project: Research
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DemenPrev
Nunes, M. V. S. (PI), Figueiredo, A. S. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher) & Ribeiro, F. (Researcher)
1/10/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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CIIS: Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health
Barros, M. (PI), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Correia, M. J. (Researcher), Caldas, A. C. (Researcher), Amado, J. C. (Researcher), Figueiredo, A. S. (Researcher), Esteves, A. C. (Researcher), Mineiro, A. (Researcher), Abreu, A. M. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Almeida, S. F. (Researcher), Correia, A. (Researcher), Moura, A. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Araújo, B. (Researcher), Moura-Netto, C. (Researcher), Ferrito, C. (Researcher), Pais-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Festas, C. (Researcher), Marques-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Catré, D. (Researcher), Nunes, E. (Researcher), Jesus, É. (Researcher), Ribeiro, F. (Researcher), Rosário, F. (Researcher), Fernandes, G. (Researcher), Rato, J. R. (Scholarship holder), Salgado, J. R. (Researcher), Neves-Amado, J. (Researcher), Amendoeira, J. (Researcher), Sá, L. (Researcher), Capelas, M. L. (Researcher), Vieira, M. M. (Researcher), Nunes, M. V. S. (Researcher), Cardoso, M. (Researcher), Veiga, N. J. (Researcher), Fonseca, P. (Researcher), Correia, P. N. (Researcher), Couto, P. (Researcher), Pontífice-Sousa, P. (Researcher), Ravasco, P. (Researcher), Carvalho, P. V. D. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Melo, P. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Canaipa, R. (Researcher), Noites, R. (Researcher), Rio, R. (Researcher), Almeida, S. (Researcher), Deodato, S. (Researcher), Caldeira, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. (Researcher), Borges, T. (Researcher), Silva, V. (Researcher), Charepe, Z. (Researcher), Rodrigues-Pires, F. (Volunteer), Veludo, F. (Researcher), Carmo, H. (Scholarship holder), Romeiro, J. (Student), Melo, M. (Researcher), Braga, M. (Researcher), Amaral, T. (Researcher), Moreira, M. A. (Researcher), Guerra, N. (Student), Santos, P. (Researcher), Paço, S. (Student), Lynce, S. (Scholarship holder), Miguel, S. (Student), Costa, T. (Researcher), Silva-Neves, V. (Researcher), Silva, A. (Researcher), Carvalho, A. R. (Researcher), Almeida, B. (Researcher), Figueiredo, C. (Researcher), Esteves, E. (Scholarship holder), Araújo, F. M. (Researcher), Garcia, J. G. (Researcher), Santos, L. (Researcher), Santos, N. M. D. (Researcher), Lopes, P. (Researcher), Bornes, R. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Costa, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. M. (Researcher), Marques, T. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Santos, M. (Scholarship holder), Santos, P. (Researcher), Miguel, S. (Researcher), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Gomes, A. P. (Researcher), Henriques, J. M. P. (Researcher), Costa, H. (Researcher) & Ribeiro, P. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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AQUI_LGP: Longitudinal Corpus on Portuguese Sign Language Acquisition
Mineiro, A. (PI), Nunes, M. V. S. (CoPI), De Quadros, R. M. (CoPI), Caldas, A. C. (CoPI) & Lynce, S. (CoPI)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
22/12/10 → 21/12/13
Project: Research
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A solidão na velhice: uma forma de pobreza o papel do lazer sério numa perspetiva de desenvolvimento humano integral
d'Araújo, M. A. & Nunes, M. V. S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Pobreza e desenvolvimento humano integral. d'Araújo, M. A., Martins, H., Nunes, M. V. D. S., Laurentino, R., Romeiro, J. & Berenguer, S. (eds.). Lisboa: UCP EditoraResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Development of personalized exercogs for older adults care: a feasibility and single-arm study
Lima, M. R. D., Pombo, C., Gameiro, C., Lopes, B., Cardoso, H., Bernardino, A. & Nunes, M. V. S., 1 Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. 26, 2, 11 p., 100674.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dignidade humana: uma resposta à pobreza. Caminhos através da solidariedade intergeracional e do lazer sério
Nunes, M. V. S., Barros, C., Abalroado, T., Santos, M. I., Carvalho, C. S., Marujo, H. A. & d'Araújo, M. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Pobreza e desenvolvimento humano integral. UCP EditoraResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Estimulação cognitiva e multidimensional na perturbação neurocognitiva
Nunes, M. V. S., Álvares-Pereira, G. & Sousa, I., 2026, Manual de neuropsicologia . Duro, D. & Paulino, M. (eds.). Pactor, p. 505-516 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The effects of bilingualism on executive functions and cognitive reserve in young adults
Manica, I., Silva, S. P. D., Nunes, M. V. S. & Lemos , R., 19 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Bilingualism. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Fatores que influenciam a sobrecarga dos cuidadores de indivíduos com demência
Capelas, M. L. (President of Jury), Ribeiro, F. (Main Examiner) & Nunes, M. V. S. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Examination
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Formação Avançada em Envelhecimento numa Perspetiva Multidisciplinar:
d'Araújo, M. A. (Organiser) & Nunes, M. V. S. (Organiser)
1 May 2025 → 1 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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II Escola de Outono
d'Araújo, M. A. (Organiser), Nunes, M. V. S. (Organiser) & Ubach Trindade, R. (Organiser)
10 Nov 2025 → 14 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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O papel da Esperança na Demência
Nunes, M. V. S. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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IV Jornadas de Longevidade e Desenvolvimento Humano Integral
d'Araújo, M. A. (Organiser), Nunes, M. V. S. (Organiser) & Ubach Trindade, R. (Organiser)
30 May 2025 → 1 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...